FUND.ACCT.PRINC.(LL) 25E <C> W/ CONNECT
FUND.ACCT.PRINC.(LL) 25E <C> W/ CONNECT
25th Edition
ISBN: 9781307692587
Author: Wild
Publisher: MCG/CREATE
bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 15, Problem 3BTN
To determine

Concept Introduction:

Fair value of Securities:

When an investment is purchased, it is required to revalue the investment at the end of the year in order to make sure the fair value is correctly reflected in the financial statements.

Fair value refers to the realizable value of the securities at the end of a reporting period. It can be viewed as the replacement cost of the securities if such securities were purchased today.

If the cost of purchase is higher than the fair value of the investment at the time of revaluation, then the difference is debited to the fair value adjustments account.

If the cost of purchase is lower than the fair value of the investment at the time of revaluation, then the difference is debited to the fair value adjustments account.

Requirement 1:

Cost basis compared to previous years amount

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Long term Investments:

Long term investments are made by corporations in several avenues, such as Mutual funds, Government securities such as bonds, and commercial papers, Mortgage and Asset backed securities such as Real Estate Funds etc.

They represent steady income for the investor in the form of periodic interest payments or capital appreciation of the value of the investment.

They are often purchased are issued at par (at face value), at premium (at higher than face value) or at a discount (at lower than face value).

Requirement 2:

8 Types of investments held by Microsoft for the year ended 30 June, 2016.

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Fair value of Securities:

When an investment is purchased, it is required to revalue the investment at the end of the year in order to make sure the fair value is correctly reflected in the financial statements.

Fair value refers to the realizable value of the securities at the end of a reporting period. It can be viewed as the replacement cost of the securities if such securities were purchased today.

If the cost of purchase is higher than the fair value of the investment at the time of revaluation, then the difference is debited to the fair value adjustments account.

If the cost of purchase is lower than the fair value of the investment at the time of revaluation, then the difference is debited to the fair value adjustments account.

Requirement 3:

Unrealized gains and losses of Microsoft for the year ended 30 June, 2016.

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Fair value of Securities:

When an investment is purchased, it is required to revalue the investment at the end of the year in order to make sure the fair value is correctly reflected in the financial statements.

Fair value refers to the realizable value of the securities at the end of a reporting period. It can be viewed as the replacement cost of the securities if such securities were purchased today.

If the cost of purchase is higher than the fair value of the investment at the time of revaluation, then the difference is debited to the fair value adjustments account.

If the cost of purchase is lower than the fair value of the investment at the time of revaluation, then the difference is debited to the fair value adjustments account.

Requirement 4:

Cost basis compared to recorded amount for the year ended 30 June, 2016.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Give me the answer in a clear organized table please. Thank you!
Assess the role of the Conceptual Framework in financial reporting and its influence on accounting theory and practice. Discuss how the qualitative characteristics outlined in the Conceptual Framework enhance financial reporting and contribute to decision-usefulness. Provide examples
Current Attempt in Progress Cullumber Corporation has income from continuing operations of $464,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025. It also has the following items (before considering income taxes). 1. An unrealized loss of $128,000 on available-for-sale securities. 2. A gain of $48,000 on the discontinuance of a division (comprised of a $16,000 loss from operations and a $64,000 gain on disposal). Assume all items are subject to income taxes at a 20% tax rate. Prepare a partial income statement, beginning with income from continuing operations. Income from Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Loss from Operations Gain from Disposal Net Income/(Loss) CULLUMBER CORPORATION Income Statement (Partial) For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Prepare a statement of comprehensive income. Net Income/(Loss) $ CULLUMBER CORPORATION Statement of Comprehensive Income For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 = Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Loss of Available-for-Sale Securities ✰…
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Accounting
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, accounting and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Accounting
ISBN:9781259964947
Author:Libby
Publisher:MCG
Text book image
Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781337272094
Author:WARREN, Carl S., Reeve, James M., Duchac, Jonathan E.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Text book image
Accounting Information Systems
Accounting
ISBN:9781337619202
Author:Hall, James A.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Text book image
Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis...
Accounting
ISBN:9780134475585
Author:Srikant M. Datar, Madhav V. Rajan
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Intermediate Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781259722660
Author:J. David Spiceland, Mark W. Nelson, Wayne M Thomas
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Text book image
Financial and Managerial Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781259726705
Author:John J Wild, Ken W. Shaw, Barbara Chiappetta Fundamental Accounting Principles
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Consolidated financial statements; Author: The Finance Storyteller;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTFD912ZJQg;License: Standard Youtube License